Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Morgeot, Clos de la Chapelle, 1er Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy 2022 vs Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2021

Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2021

Lovely aromas of dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavours of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red raspberries. Lodi has become the self-proclaimed Zin capital of the World producing over 40% of California-grown Zins. The Kautz Family grows these Zinfandel grapes in the Mokelumne River sub-appellation of the Lodi AVA. The area is blessed with an alluvial fan of sandy loam, well-drained soils and a classic Mediterranean climate. At Ironstone, we use crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavours. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, we place owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.